Firmware update Ver.1.02 for SLT-A99/SLT-A99V (Macintosh)

Addition of AF drive system for movies: enhance the scalability of future E-mount system.

Applicable Models

This information is for the following models:

SLT-A99

SLT-A99V

About this download

Name: Firmware update Ver.1.02 for SLT-A99 (Macintosh)

Release date: 27/08/2013

Benefits and improvements

Addition of HDMI simultaneous output mode: during movie recording standby, the camera will be able to display smooth 50fps video simultaneously on both external monitor connected via HDMI and LCD screen of the camera.Note: the camera needs to be in Movie mode with [HDMI Info. Display] set to [Off].

The following benefits and improvements by the previous upgrade program are included in version 1.02:

Computer hardware

RAM: 512MB or more Note: Please close all other application software before updating the firmware.

Power source for the camera

Fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500HorAC adapter AC-PW10AM (sold separately)Note: The update can be performed only when the remaining battery level is (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery or the AC adapter AC-PW10AM (sold separately).

USB cable supplied with the cameraNote: Update functionality is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.

Download

Do not remove the battery or AC adapter during the update; otherwise, the camera may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown.

Remove the memory card from the camera beforehand.

Do not cover Eyepiece sensors during the update; otherwise, the LCD monitor may switch to the Viewfinder. If you can not see anything on the LCD monitor, please press the [FINDER / LCD button].

Make sure that you are logged on as a user with administrative rights.

At the bottom of the page, read the disclaimer and agree to the terms and conditions by clicking on the checkbox. Then, click on the Download button.

The download of the [Update_SLTA99V102.dmg] file (87.4 MB (91.727.631 bytes)) will start.

Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).

Install

Close all currently running programs on your computer.

Double-click the [Update_SLTA99V102.dmg] file you downloaded. Do not connect the camera at this point.

Double-click the [Update_SLTA99V102] icon which appears on the Desktop.

Double-click the [FirmwareUpdater] icon.

To load a kernel extension, the message prompts you to allow the application to make changes. Type the password for the administrative account.

Firmware Updater starts up.

According to the instruction on the Firmware Updater window, select Menu --> Setup --> USB Connection on the camera, and check if Mass Storage is selected.If another mode than Mass Storage is selected, please select Mass Storage.

If it has not been done already, remove the memory card from the camera.

Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable.Note: USB Mode appears on the LCD monitor of the camera.

After confirming the above, click Next on the Firmware Updater window. Figure 1 appears on the Firmware Updater window, and Figure 2 appears on the LCD screen of the camera.

When clicking Next, do not cover Eyepiece sensors (Figure 2.1) during the update; otherwise, the LCD monitor may switch to the Viewfinder. If you can not see anything on the LCD monitor, please press the [FINDER / LCD button] ( Figure 2.1).

If Figure 2 does not appears on the LCD screen of the camera, please disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and proceed to the "Recovery procedure" detailed at the bottom of the page.

Note: From now on, never turn off the camera until the firmware update is completed.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 2.1

After confirming the screens on Figures 1 and 2, click Next. The current version and the version after the update appear on the lower left part of the screen. (Figure 3)

After confirming [Current version] is[Ver.1.01 or lower], click Next.

If [Current version] is [Ver.1.02], the update is not required. According to the message, stop the USB connection and click Finish. Turn off the camera, remove the battery pack or the AC adapter, reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter and turn on the camera.Figure 3

The screen on Figure 4 appears.

Figure 4

Press the center of the [Multi-selector] to execute the reset of the camera.

Note: The screen turns off when the center of the [Multi-selector] is pressed. Please proceed to the next step.

Click Next on the Firmware Updater Window (Figure 4).

After resetting, reconnection of the camera is verified, and the screen on Figure 5 appears.

Click Run to start the update. The progress bar appears while updating(approximately 10 minutes).Note:Never turn off the camera nor disconnect the USB cable while updating.

Figure 5

When the update is completed, the screen on Figure 6 appears. Click Finish and disconnect the USB cable.

Figure 6

Turn off the camera, remove the battery pack or the AC adapter, reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter and turn on the camera.